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Letters of Franz Liszt Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Letters of Franz Liszt novel. A total of 153 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Letters of Franz Liszt.by La Mara.BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The Austrian composer Franz
Letters of Franz Liszt.by La Mara.BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The Austrian composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a pianistic miracle. He could play anything on site and composed over 400 works centered around "his" instrument. Among his key works are his H
- 1 Letters of Franz Liszt.by La Mara.BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The Austrian composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a pianistic miracle. He could play anything on site and composed over 400 works centered around "his" instrument. Among his key works are his H
- 2 7. To Abbe F. de Lamennais [Autograph in the possession of M. Alfred Bovet at Valentigney.-- Addressed to the celebrated French author (1782-1854), who followed his brilliant apology of Catholicism, "Essai sur l'Indifference en Matiere de Religion" (Es
- 3 11. To Abbe de Lamennais [Autograph in the possession of M. Alfred Bovet at Valentigney.]My friend Louis de Ronchaud writes me word that he has had the honor of seeing you, dear Father, and that you were kind enough to give him a message of affectionate r
- 4 F. Liszt Milan, September 22nd, 1838 Will you be so good as to give the enclosed note to the charming woman who is good enough to remember me so kindly?16. To M. Pacini, Music Publisher in Paris [Autograph in the possession of M. Alfred Bovet at Valentign
- 5 "Durch alle Tone tonet Im bunten Erdentraum Ein leiser Ton gezogen Fur den, der heimlich lauschet."("Through all the sounds of nature, In earth's fair dream of joy, An under-current soundeth For him whose ears can hear."]I mean, therefore, to work at
- 6 But I will not tire you any longer with myself and my sentiments.I forgot to tell you that for nearly a week I have been confined to my bed with a very severe fever, which might easily have become more serious still. My second concert was obliged to be pu
- 7 London, May 14th, 1840 27. To Franz von Schober [London, May or June, 1840]My worthy friend, A fortnight ago my mother wrote me word that she had given several letters, which had come for me from Germany, to a gentleman who was to bring them to me to Lond
- 8 Farewell, and be happy if possible, dear Schober; write again soon, and remain ever my friend.F. L.Excuse the spelling and writing of these lines! You know that I never write German; Tobias [Tobias Haslinger, the Vienna music publisher.] is, I think, the
- 9 [Printed in L. Ramann's "Franz Liszt," vol. ii., I.]Much Esteemed and Learned Gentlemen, It is in vain for me to attempt to express to you the deep and heartfelt emotion you have aroused in me by your rare mark of honor. The dignity of Doctor, granted
- 10 [Autograph in the possession of Professor Hermann Scholtz in Dresden.]I am shockingly behindhand with you, my dear Freund, but I won't make any excuses, although an illness of more than a month comes rather a propos to justify me fully and even more.Here
- 11 43. To Frederic Chopin [Autograph in the possession of M. Alfred Bovet at Valentigney.-- The great Polish tone-poet (1809-49) was most intimate with Liszt in Paris. The latter, in his work "F. Chopin" 1851, second edition 1879, Breitkopf and Hartel; Ger
- 12 Will you, Madame, give my best and most affectionate thanks to M.Rondonneau, and accept my very respectful and devoted homage?F. Liszt Frankfurt, February 11th, 1846 P.S.--Being pressed for time, and owing, perhaps, to a stupid feeling of delicacy, I came
- 13 Read it again, and compare it as you are thinking of it. You are worthy of those n.o.ble emotions of Art, by the fervent zeal with which you wors.h.i.+p its creed. Your piano score of the Overture to Coriola.n.u.s does all honor to your artist conscience,
- 14 Dear Sir, Your kind letter has given me much pleasure, and the prospect which you hold out to me, of seeing you soon again at Weymar, is very agreeable to me. But come soon, and if possible for a few days; I on my side shall certainly do all I can to prol
- 15 61. To Robert Schumann [original in the Royal Library in Berlin]Best thanks, dear friend, for your kind information about the performance of your "Faust" on the 28th of August.To draw "das Ewig-Weibliche" rightly upwards ["Das Ewig-Weibliche zicht un
- 16 65. To Breitkopf and Hartel February 24th, 1850 My dear Sir, .--. With regard to Schubert's opera ["Alfonso and Estrella." It was given for the first time on June 24th, 1854, the birthday of the Grand Duke (but not without some necessary cuts)], a rece
- 17 "I will sing in a perfunctory manner, but with the best intentions and the best will in the world, the air from...(here follows the name of the piece), and the duet from "Semairamide"with Milde or Mademoiselle Aghte, next Sat.u.r.day; and in order not
- 18 Give my tender respects to Madame Liszt; you two form henceforth my father's entire family; and believe in the lively and unalterable friends.h.i.+p of Your truly devoted, F. Liszt 74. To Count Casimir Esterhazy [Autograph (without address) in the posses
- 19 79. To Louis Kohler in Konigsberg [An important piano teacher and writer on music, and composer of valuable instructive works (1820-86).]Dear Sir, The friendly kindness with which you have spoken of a couple of my latest compositions lays me under an obli
- 20 Yours most sincerely, F. Liszt Weymar, May 18th, 1852.83. To Robert Schumann [Autograph in the Royal Library in Berlin.]My very dear Friend, It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce to you the first performance of "Manfred" for next Sunday,
- 21 P.S.--When will the "Gradus ad Parna.s.sum" come out?--You will receive the copy of my Studies, which are dedicated to you, through Mr. Lowy in a few days.88. To Breitkopf and Hartel [Autograph in the possession of M. Alfred Bovet at Valentigney]Weymar,
- 22 "Inciter et initier,"as best summing up, according to my ideas, the aim that you fulfill by your twofold talent of distinguished writer and musician ex professo. It is really curious to observe how the well-known saying, "It is from the north that ligh
- 23 96. To Frau Dr. Lidy Steche in Leipzig [The addressee sang for two winters in the Gewandhaus concerts (as Frl. Angermann). After her marriage she started a Vocal Union, in the forties, with which, in December 1853, she gave so excellent a pianoforte perfo
- 24 Whether also the t.i.tle Kunstwerk der Zukunft [Art Work of the Future.]should be employed, or what other definition should be the axis of our united efforts in the opening number, I will put on one side for the present. The full discussion of this and ot
- 25 Let me hear soon from you, dear friend, and keep ever in friendly remembrance Yours sincerely and with many thanks, F. Liszt Carlsbad, August 1st, 1853 Address to me always at Weymar.104. To Richard Pohl in Dresden [Printed in Pohl's pamphlet "The Carls
- 26 F. Liszt Weymar, January 28th, 1854 108. To Dr. Franz Brendel Dear Friend, I have lately been over-occupied, and in addition to that I have been working somewhat, so that I have never had a free half-hour for correspondence.I send you today the score and
- 27 7. "Festklange."8. "Heroide funebre."9. "Hungaria."By Christmas I intend to bring out the scores of all these--which would make about fifteen hundred plates in octavo size.The post affair in regard to your letter with the article on Raff's "Fruehl
- 28 However things may be, never make capitulation with what is idle, cowardly, or false--however high your position may become-and preserve, under all circ.u.mstances, your Murldom!-- The two pieces from Raff's "Alfred" [Arranged by Liszt for the piano.]
- 29 August 12th, 1854 In the "Favorita" article a great error has been allowed to remain. "No lover, no knight behaves thus"--and not "A lover behaves thus," etc. Send me at once the proofs of the "Weisse Dame", and in September bring the "Fliegende
- 30 122. To Gaetano Belloni in Paris [autograph in the possession of M. Etienne Charavay in Paris][September 9th, 1854]My dear Belloni, Will you do me the kindness to tell Mr. Escudier that on my last visit to H.R.H. the Duke of Gotha I gave Monseigneur the v
- 31 Meanwhile your "Cha.s.seurs de Siberie" will be given again on Wednesday next (the 22nd). I will tell Cornelius to give you tidings of it, unless the fancy takes you to come and hear it, in order to make a diversion from your "Voix interieures" [inter
- 32 Rubinstein will constantly publish a round fifty of works-- Concertos, Trios, Symphonies, Songs, Light pieces--and which deserve notice.Laub has left Weymar; Ed. Singer has taken his place in our orchestra. The latter gives great pleasure here, and likes
- 33 Weymar, March 16th, 1855 The engraving of my Symphonic Poems is in progress, and in the course of this summer five or six of them will be ready. There is a good bit of work in it.At the present time I am exclusively engaged in the composition of a "Missa
- 34 F. Liszt Monday, May 21st, 1855 138. To Anton Rubinstein My dear Rubinstein, On my return from the Musical Festival at Dusseldorf, where I hoped to meet you, I found the parcel of oeuvres choisies and the portrait, which is very successful, of Van II. I h
- 35 Here am I really on the road to Baden-Baden, dear friend; but that does not advance matters at all, and in spite of myself I must resign myself to remain en route. Tomorrow morning I return to Weymar, where I have promised to meet my two daughters, as wel
- 36 Accept, Your Wors.h.i.+p, the a.s.surance of the high esteem with which I have the honor to remain, Dear Mr. Mayor, yours very truly, F. Liszt Weymar, December 26th, 1855.148. To Eduard Liszt My very dear Eduard, Scarcely had I returned to Weymar [From th
- 37 152. To Breitkopf & Hartel Dear Sir, Whatever fate may be in store for my Symphonic Poems, however much they may be cut up and pulled to pieces and found fault with through their performances and reviews everywhere, yet the sight of the beautiful manner i
- 38 156. To Wilhelm wieprecht, General Music Director of the Military Corps of the State of Prussia [Autograph in the possession of Herr Otto Lessmann at Charlottenburg. The addressee (1802-72) was one of the inventors of the ba.s.s-tuba, and improved many of
- 39 It is a very great regret to me, my dear Rubinstein, to have to miss your visit the day after tomorrow, of which you sent me word by Mr. Hallberger. You know what a sincere pleasure it always is to me to see you again, and what a lively interest I take in
- 40 164. To Dr. Gille, Councillor of Justice at Jena [An ardent friend of Liszt's, a promoter of musical endeavors, a co-founder and member of the Committee (General Secretary) of the Allgemeine Deutsche Musikverein, is at the head of the Liszt Museum in Wei
- 41 Yours in all friends.h.i.+p, F. Liszt Bronsart is going shortly to Paris, where he will stay some time.Cornelius is working at a comic opera [This would be the Barber of Baghdad.--Translator's note.] in the Bernhard's-Hutle. Raff is to finish his "Sams
- 42 --and to this danger every executive artist is especially exposed, if he does not take courage resolutely and on principle to stand earnestly and consistently by his conviction, and to produce those works which he knows to be the best, whether people like
- 43 F. Liszt 176. To Joachim Raff [February 1857]You may rest a.s.sured, dear friend, that it was very much against the grain to me that I could not accept the kind invitation of the Wiesbaden Concert Committee, for which I have to thank your intervention; an
- 44 When you have an opportunity I beg you to give my best thanks to my old friend Lowy for the letter he wrote me directly after the performance of the "Preludes." I know that he means well towards me, in his own way, which, unfortunately, cannot be mine,
- 45 About the 15th May I shall be going to Aix-la-Chapelle, to conduct the Musical Festival there at Whitsuntide. That will be another good opportunity for many papers to abuse me, and to let off their bile!--If the programme which I shall put forward is real
- 46 I accept with a real grat.i.tude the dedication with which you honor me, and it will be at once my pleasure and duty to do my best towards the propagation of Glinka's works, for which I have always professed the most open and admiring sympathy. Of this I
- 47 Weymar, December 24th, 1857 In the early part of April you shall hear when I am coming to Lowenberg.192. To Alexander Seroff My dear Sir, By what I said in the Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik, [1858, No. 1, in the article "Oulib.i.+.c.heff and Seroff."] on N
- 48 Yours in all friends.h.i.+p, F. Liszt Weymar, February 8th, 1858 197. To Peter Cornelius in Mainz [Weimar,] February 19th, 1858 It is very bad, dearest Cornelius, that you have so long forsaken us! Much as I must approve of your decision to finish writing
- 49 200. To Frau Dr. Steche in Leipzig Vienna, March 20th, 1858 How many excuses I owe you, my dear lady and kind friend, for all the trouble and disagreeables that the "Preludes" have occasioned you! I can really scarcely pardon myself for having written t
- 50 Weymar, August 25th, 1858 My honored and dear Friend, If the outward circ.u.mstances which you mention in your kind letter are not exactly of the kind that I could wish for you, yet I am egotist enough to be much pleased at its friendly contents towards m
- 51 Born 1837. Is also a writer on music.]Dear Sir and Friend, Owing to your affectionate understanding of what I have striven after in the "Dante Symphony" and the "Ideale", you have a special right to both works. Allow me to offer them to you as a token
- 52 214. To Dr. Franz Brendel [Autograph in the possession of Herr A.O. Schulz, bookseller in Leipzig.]Herewith is an answer to the nine points of your letter of today, my dear friend [Referring to the Tonkunstler-Versammlung in Leipzig, in June, 1859].1. The
- 53 217. To Dr Franz Brendel [In this letter, the programme refers to some theater concerts, which were to be arranged according to Brendel's design. The sketch was as follows:-- "1st Concert: Paradise and the Peri.2nd Concert: Eroica, Prometheus.3rd Concer
- 54 220. To Johann von Herbeck Dear Friend, Warmest thanks for your persevering and well-wis.h.i.+ng sympathy. It is a great pleasure to me that you are bringing about the performance of the Ma.s.s for men's voices on the 23rd October, and I hope that, a
- 55 Your very devoted F. Liszt Weymar, November 2nd, 1859 224. To Johann von Herbeck.Dear Friend, I only returned a few hours ago from Zwickau, and find your friendly letter here, in reply to which I must excuse myself for not having been able to fulfill your
- 56 Address your letters to "Herr von Bronsart, c/o Herr General von Bronsart, Commandant of Dantzig, Dantzig."In consequence of the performance of my Ma.s.s in Munich (on the King's birthday, at the end of November), which, as I am told on man
- 57 I beg you therefore not to induce the directors to invite me, because I might not be in a position to make my excuses. So please do you undertake the office of unchaining Prometheus in Vienna; this labour of Hercules will become you well [Footnote below].
- 58 I agree with the choice of the "Prometheus," and at the religious performance, if the latter is not filled up with one single great work, I would suggest perhaps the "Beat.i.tudes," or the 13th Psalm (the former last about ten minutes,
- 59 239. To Dr. Franz Brendel Dear Friend, Your last proposition is the best. Come quite simply to me at Weymar. As I am now quite alone at home we can hold our conference and arrange matters most conveniently at the Altenburg. I am writing at the same time t
- 60 Have I ever told you how excellent the latter, which you had chosen just right, tasted?It is almost impossible to further B.'s affairs. You think it would be right to let his drama be examined by a "competent authority." Undoubtedly; but th
- 61 (2) That the States should take part (according to your idea) in the princ.i.p.al musical interests to be supported.(3) The introduction and proposal of the projected music school.[Liszt was endeavoring at that time to found a music school in Weimar.]247.
- 62 Yours very gratefully, F. Liszt December 30th, 1860 Towards the middle of January I am going to Paris or a couple of weeks to see my mother (who is still constantly ill).251. To Dr. Franz Brendel.[Beginning of January, 1861]Dear Friend, A thousand thanks
- 63 Kahnt can publish the arrangement of the Reapers' Chorus sooner or later, as he likes. The date of the Tonkunstler-Versammlung can remain fixed for the 15th August. I think it would be advisable for you to come soon to Weymar (perhaps at Easter), and
- 64 256A. To Peter Cornelius [Autograph in the possession of Constance Bache. This letter was left out by La Mara, but is inserted by the translator.]Dearest Cornelius, I have just been told that the score of the "Barber of Baghdad"is not in the the
- 65 The Prince [Of Hohenzollern-Hechingen] continues to show me the same amiable friends.h.i.+p as ever, so that it is hard to me to leave Lowenberg. Seifriz will write you word a couple of weeks beforehand to which concert your coming here would be most adva
- 66 Letters of Franz Liszt.by Constance Bache.VOL 2.BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The Austrio-Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886) was a pianistic miracle. He could play anything on site and composed over 400 works centered around "his" instrument
- 67 "O Freunde, nicht diese Tone, sondern la.s.st uns angenchmere anstimmen!" [A quotation from Schiller's "Ode to joy" in Beethoven's "Choral Symphony:" "O friends, not tones like these, but brighter ones let us s
- 68 It is to be hoped that Schnorr will be kind enough to adapt himself to the tenor part (the only solo voice in the Psalm, but which affects everything, and penetrates and sways chorus and orchestra). Theodor Formes sang the part very well eight years ago i
- 69 As you see, dearest Eduard, it is impossible to get out of my head the idea of writing notes. [Notenkopfe] In spite of all good precepts and friendly counsellors (who mean it much better by me than I can ever understand!) I go so far as to maintain that f
- 70 16. To Eduard Liszt Dearest Eduard, Weariness or something of the sort carried my thoughts back to my "Berceuse." Various other "Berceuses" rose up in my dreams. Do you care to join my dreams? It shall not cost you any trouble; without
- 71 Rome, August 28th, 1863 My Dear Sir, The work that you were good enough to entrust to me is almost finished, and by the same post you will receive the Piano score of 8 Symphonies of Beethoven, whilst awaiting the 9th, which I propose to send you with the
- 72 Your letters, unlike so many others, are always so welcome, and I thank you most sincerely for all the goodness, kindness, honesty and warmth of feeling that the continuance of our friends.h.i.+p brings with it. For even though you may not always be able
- 73 F. Liszt Rome, November 16th, 1863 (Monte Mario, Madonna Del Rosario.) 26. To Dr. Franz Brendel Dear Friend, By way of excusing my delay in writing I must tell you at once of an indisposition, which during Christmas week prevented my undertaking any other
- 74 Nevertheless I am much obliged to Count Gallenberg for having somewhat driven you to write to me, extra, so good and tender a letter, for which I thank you from my heart and soul.The electoral circular you added to it gives me real satisfaction, and I am
- 75 Bulow was unfortunately prevented by serious illness from conducting. From a personal as well as an artistic point of view I felt his absence very keenly--however no complaint whatever can be made about the performance, and the reception accorded by the a
- 76 39. To Prince Constantine of Hohenzollern-Hechingen Monseigneur, Your Highness will understand that it is a necessity of my heart to speak to you of a very happy juncture that a.s.sures me henceforth, in full degree, the stability of feeling and of conduc
- 77 Gille has the kind intention of arranging a performance of the "Elizabeth" in Jena as soon as possible. I don't want to enter into a fuller correspondence with him on the subject; but please tell him, in all friendliness, that I regret to b
- 78 Yours, F. Liszt Rome, June 19th, 1866 The score of the Gran Ma.s.s presumably reached Riedel safely (6 weeks ago). The vocal parts I have meanwhile left with Giacomelli. Later an edition of the choral and orchestral parts will become a necessity.47. To Dr
- 79 Rome, January 22nd, 1867 51. To Julius von Beliczay in Vienna [Hungarian composer, living in Budapest since 1871]Dear Sir, Accept my sincere thanks for your very friendly letter and for the dedication of the Beethoven Cadenza. It sounds well and is pleasa
- 80 By your activity and the character of your publications our interests are naturally similar; I will take care to make them as agreeable as possible to you.The day after tomorrow I will send you four or five small pages which, if I mistake not, will suit y
- 81 60. To Eduard von Liszt Dearest Eduard, The enclosed letter from Chordirector k.u.menecker [The Director of the Altlerchenfelder Kirchenmusik-Verein, in Vienna, had requested Liszt to grant him permission to give a performance of the "Coronation Ma.s
- 82 With regard to your personal affairs I can but again a.s.sure you that I take the liveliest interest in them. The modesty of your claims, dear friend, is very much out of proportion with the importance of the services you have rendered. One rarely meets w
- 83 As might have been foreseen, I must unfortunately give up all thought of paying you and my friends of the Tonkunstler- Versammlung a visit this year. Were it possible for me to get away from here, I should today start for Munich, in honor of the "Mei
- 84 In Grotta mare I wrote about 20 pages of the technical exercises.Unfortunately a host of correspondence prevents my making progress with the work I have already begun and which is finished in my head. The Italians say: Give time, time ("dar tempo al
- 85 The parcel containing the "Conzertstuck," "Momento capriccioso,"4 Sonatas of W[eberj (and the 2 Beethoven ones of the Bulow edition) will be despatched to you tomorrow by Kolb. Send me, at your early convenience, Weber's 2 Polonai
- 86 F.L.December 6th, 1868 [Villa d'Este]80. To Johann von Herbeck Very dear Friend, Although I feel absolutely sure that you will conduct the "Elizabeth"-performance in a perfect and brilliant style, I gladly comply with your wish that I shoul
- 87 Herbeck, Court conductor, etc., etc. Graben, Trattnerhof. Vienna.Austria.I shall spend two or three days at Ratisbon towards the middle of April, in order to hear the Cathedral choir there, which has a great reputation in Germany. There also I shall find
- 88 F. Liszt Rome, July 4th, 1869 90. To Madame Jessie Laussot Dear Maestra, I do not know why the name of Boccherini always recalls to me the valley of Tempe. There could be nothing more flattering and more salutary for me than to be admitted into so fortuna
- 89 In a few days a little surprise will reach you in the form of an "Ave Maria" written for the Cherubim Society, and dedicated to the society's dear Maestra. However simple these few bars may be (in which there is not a single repet.i.tion of
- 90 F. Liszt Villa d'Este, January l0th, 1870 I shall remain here till the end of April, and then go direct to Weimar.99. To C. F. Kahnt, the Music Publisher Dear Friend, The life's object of the Neue Zeitschrift remains firmly to stand by the color
- 91 Very dear friend, Being perfectly convinced of your genuine friends.h.i.+p I am quite willing to follow the instructions you will briefly give me concerning the Beethoven Festival [For the benefit of the Beethoven Memorial. It took place in Vienna on the
- 92 Tausig also promises me to spend a fortnight here.Mlle. Brandt sang several songs admirably yesterday morning at the "Hofgartnerei" I shall accompany her in yours tomorrow.Yours in cordial friends.h.i.+p, F. Liszt Weimar, May 29th, 1871 Till the
- 93 Last Sunday (22nd October) I had the great pleasure of a visit from Bulow. He is going to remain in Florence till the New Year, and he then begins a categorical concert tour in Vienna, Pest, Prague, Berlin, Leipzig, and at the end of April goes to London.
- 94 "Words seem to me to intercept feeling rather than to express it; and actions, alas! seem to me sometimes like a thick veil thrown over our soul: looks even seem to be trammelled by phantom barriers, and souls which seek one another across the suffer
- 95 [A cla.s.sical philologist who published a little Hungarian work ent.i.tled "Die ungarische Rhythmik," the German edition of which was to be dedicated to Liszt. The two men differed in their opinion respecting the origin of Hungarian music; howe
- 96 The day after tomorrow I shall be in Vienna, and shall spend a fortnight with my near relative and friend Eduard Liszt. After that I return to Weimar, and hope to see you there in the summer.I will write to you in good time about the performance of the Or
- 97 Please give my respects to your mother, and my cordial remembrances to Joseph and G.o.debski.Your affectionate and devoted F. Liszt Weimar, August 19th, 1873 133. To Walter Bache Dear Friend, Often I am behindhand and stop short of thanks with you, but it
- 98 [A pupil of Liszt's; became later Kammervirtuosin (court-pianist) in Weimar, and lives now in Berlin.]Pest, December 27th, 1873 Dear Fraulein, The best "solution" in reply to the ministerial order lies in your hands. Merely play the first p
- 99 The Vienna concert in the "Palais Auersperg" is announced for Easter Monday, April 6th. The following Sunday, or at latest on Sunday the 19th April, the concert of the "Kirchenmusik-Verein"is to be given in Pressburg, at which I take a
- 100 [Here, Liszt writes a 2-bar musical score excerpt]and further on [Here, Liszt writes another musical score excerpt](C instead of B-sharp). And to prove to you, Princess, my attention in reading your works, I will venture to observe to you that in the Fren